2x Contract Manager - Corporate & Capital Works

The Client & Role’s:

We’re currently working with a well-established utilities client based in Melbourne, they’re currently building their Procurement division and are looking for two Contract Managers with expertise in either the corporate sector (Finance, P&C, Marketing etc.) or within capital works projects.

Both roles are offered initially as 9 month contracts with the view to either extend on a daily rate engagement or convert to permanent. Our client also currently operates a flexible hybrid on-site approach.

Responsibilities:

• Manage key vendor relationships in line with contractual arrangements, to ensure optimal service delivery and for the best value for money.
• Facilitates commercial vendor governance meetings, and maintain vendor relationship/performance management to maximise vendor and service performance outcomes.
• Act as an SME in governing the day-to-day commercial management of contracts, providing strategic commercial guidance and advice to business stakeholders.
• Maintains strong collaborative relationships with contract owners and business stakeholders.
• Responsible for developing and executing contract and vendor management plans.
• Responsible as a contract escalation point for the resolution of contractual and commercial disputes.
• Provide support and guidance to business activities related to existing contracts including review of associated Statements of Work and commercial contractual advice.
• Responsible for developing and facilitating contract variations and renewals to existing contracts in collaboration with business stakeholders in line with applicable policies and legislation.
• Provide guidance and input to new contracts as part of the Procurement lifecycle, category, and sourcing delivery functions.
• Assist in the development of governance frameworks to support the overall contractual outcomes.
• Support the Procurement Manager – Contracts as required.

Required Skills & Specialisms:

• Experience with the e-services panel or within highly regulated industries extremely advantageous.
• Tertiary qualifications in commercial management and/or relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in a commercial or public sector environment, preferably related to vendor management.
• Extensive experience in contract management across complex and enterprise organisations.
• Demonstrated communication skills across senior stakeholders and vendor environments.

If you are a Contract Manager with experience in the corporate landscape or on capital works projects APPLY NOW, alternatively you can send your CV to daniel.clifford@talentinternational.com or call Daniel on +61 421 909 649